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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Limon
The town publishes a permit application and guides for fences, poles, barns, reroofing, additions, basement finishes, patio covers, garages, and decks.
Required documents
- Stamped plans by a Colorado licensed architect or engineer
- Structural calculations
- Soil report
- Spec books if not shown on plans
- Energy code compliance documentation
- Site plan
- Grading and utility plan
- Drainage plans
- Foundation plans
- Floor plans
- Room and door schedules
- Roof plan
- Window types and locations
- Wall sections
- Building details
- Building code
- 2018 International Building Code; 2018 International Residential Code; 2018 International Mechanical Code; 2018 International Fire Code; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code; 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code.
- Owner-builder
- The permit form includes a section for owner-completed work without a contractor and includes insurance disclosure for contractors.
- Contractor requirements
- The permit form requires contractor name and contact information and notes state electrical and plumbing permits may be required separately.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the permit application and plans submittal requirements from the Building Department page.
- 02 Prepare plans, structural calculations, soil report, energy compliance documents, and civil/site details as required.
- 03 Submit the permit package to the town for review.
- 04 Receive building department approval and fee calculation.
- 05 Obtain state electrical and plumbing permits separately when required.
- 06 Obtain certificate of occupancy before occupying a structure.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Limon building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$24
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based schedule; the reviewed source shows a lowest bracket of $1 to $100 at $24 and step-up tiers (e.g., $100,001 to $500,000 is $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof).
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, closed Friday
Typical sequence: Building department review, permit issuance, construction, and certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Limon permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Limon, CO? ▸
The town publishes a permit application and guides for fences, poles, barns, reroofing, additions, basement finishes, patio covers, garages, and decks.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Limon, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Limon, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $24. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based schedule; the reviewed source shows a lowest bracket of $1 to $100 at $24 and step-up tiers (e.g., $100,001 to $500,000 is $1,027 + $7 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof)..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Limon, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Limon, CO, follow these steps: 1. Download the permit application and plans submittal requirements from the Building Department page. 2. Prepare plans, structural calculations, soil report, energy compliance documents, and civil/site details as required. 3. Submit the permit package to the town for review. 4. Receive building department approval and fee calculation. 5. Obtain state electrical and plumbing permits separately when required. 6. Obtain certificate of occupancy before occupying a structure.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Limon Building Department ↗
entry id permits/colorado/lincoln/limon
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Limon Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.